Rice Owls Dominate Southwestern Christian U Eagles 94-47
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:15 PM ET · Tudor Fieldhouse
Rice Owls 94, Southwestern Christian U Eagles 47, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southwestern Christian U Eagles vs Rice Owls?
Rice Owls beat Southwestern Christian U Eagles 94-47 at Tudor Fieldhouse on December 17, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Rice Owls triumphed over the Southwestern Christian U Eagles with a final score of 94-47. This game showcased the Owls' recent resurgence, as they secured their third consecutive victory, improving their record to 6-6 for the season. The match took place at Tudor Fieldhouse, where Rice has demonstrated a strong home presence with a record of 4-2.
The Owls' recent form has been impressive, particularly at home, where they averaged 76.4 points over their last five games while allowing 75.4. Their latest victory against the Arkansas State Red Wolves, where they won 77-76, followed two more home wins against Texas State (77-72) and Oral Roberts (81-62). This upward trend has been a stark contrast to their earlier struggles, where they faced four consecutive losses on the road.
In contrast, the Southwestern Christian U Eagles have been struggling significantly, entering this game on a four-game losing streak. Their last four outings resulted in an average of just 68.0 points scored while allowing a staggering 98.8 points per game. Their recent losses included a particularly tough defeat against the UTSA Roadrunners, where they were outscored 70-103. The Eagles have not won any of their last four games, all of which were played away from home, contributing to a dismal away record of 0-4.
Historically, the Rice Owls have had a favorable track record against the Eagles, and this game only reinforced that trend. The Owls' ability to dominate on their home court was evident throughout the match, as they maintained control from the outset. The Eagles struggled to find their rhythm, and their inability to keep pace with Rice's scoring proved detrimental.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this contest. This absence of injury concerns allowed both teams to field their best lineups, although the Eagles' recent form indicated they were still struggling to perform at their best.
The betting market had priced the Owls as heavy favorites, reflecting their recent success and the Eagles' ongoing challenges. The home win probability was set at 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for Rice to secure the victory.
Conditions during the game were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Owls took full advantage. The scoring plays highlighted a variety of offensive contributions, with notable plays including a 27-foot three-point jumper by Jonah Jenkins and multiple layups by Jimmy Oladokun Jr. The Owls' ability to score efficiently, coupled with their defensive efforts to limit the Eagles, was key to their dominant performance.
As the game concluded, the Owls' scoring prowess was evident, with a significant lead that reflected their control throughout the match. The Eagles, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their defensive woes if they hope to turn their season around. Viewers should note the stark contrast in team dynamics, with Rice showcasing a well-rounded performance while Southwestern Christian continues to seek answers amid their struggles.
Leaders
- PointsJalen Smith19Rice Owls
- AssistsBodey Howell6Rice Owls
- ReboundsJimmy Oladokun Jr.8Rice Owls
- PointsCole Allen12Southwestern Christian U Eagles
- AssistsAiden Todd3Southwestern Christian U Eagles
- ReboundsJordun Willard3Southwestern Christian U Eagles
Recent form
Rice Owls
Last 10: 4-6Streak W372.5 scored · 77 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W77-76vs Arkansas State Red WolvesDec 13
- W77-72vs Texas State BobcatsDec 4
- W81-62vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesNov 26
- L63-78at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesNov 26
- L84-89at Kennesaw State OwlsNov 24
- L74-90vs Tarleton State TexansNov 21
- L66-91at Tennessee VolunteersNov 18
- W71-64vs East Texas A&M LionsNov 15
- L69-81vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksNov 12
- L63-67at Oregon DucksNov 8
Southwestern Christian U Eagles
Last 4: 0-4Streak L468 scored · 98.8 allowed per game0-4 away
- L70-103at UTSA RoadrunnersNov 18
- L70-109at Incarnate Word CardinalsNov 11
- L69-87at Central Arkansas BearsDec 29
- L63-96at Tulsa Golden HurricaneDec 28
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Southwestern Christian U Eagles | Rice Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-66 | 35-65 |
| Field goal % | 27 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 8-39 | 11-27 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 41 |
| Free throws | 3-6 | 13-19 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 55 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 41 |
| Assists | 9 | 25 |
| Steals | 10 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 3 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 14 | 44 |
| Fouls | 13 | 8 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 47 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half21-45Jordan Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jimmy Oladokun Jr. assists)
- 1st Half23-45Jordun Willard makes 2-foot dunk
- 1st Half23-48Jordan Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Smith assists)
- 1st Half25-48Jordun Willard makes layup (Shannon Henthorn assists)
- 2nd Half25-50Trae Broadnax makes layup (Cam Carroll assists)
- 2nd Half25-53Jalen Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Eternity Eguagie assists)
- 2nd Half25-55Eternity Eguagie makes layup (Jalen Smith assists)
- 2nd Half27-55JaColby Williams makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half28-55JaColby Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half28-56Eternity Eguagie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half28-57Eternity Eguagie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half30-57Jordun Willard makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half30-59Jalen Smith makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half32-59Aiden Todd makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half32-61Jalen Smith makes layup (Eternity Eguagie assists)
- 2nd Half32-63Cam Carroll makes layup (Bodey Howell assists)
- 2nd Half32-65Eternity Eguagie makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half34-65Aiden Todd makes layup
- 2nd Half36-65Brody Smith makes layup (Dason Cook assists)
- 2nd Half36-68Bodey Howell makes 26-foot three point jumper (Trae Broadnax assists)
- 2nd Half39-68Jayden Cincotta makes 34-foot three point jumper (Brody Smith assists)
- 2nd Half39-70Jordan Williams makes layup (Cam Carroll assists)
- 2nd Half42-70Brody Smith makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half42-71Trae Broadnax makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-72Trae Broadnax makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-74Jalen Smith makes layup (Trae Broadnax assists)
- 2nd Half42-76Eternity Eguagie makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-78Jalen Smith makes layup
- 2nd Half42-79Eternity Eguagie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-81Trae Broadnax makes layup (Jalen Smith assists)
- 2nd Half42-84Jalen Smith makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jimmy Oladokun Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half42-85Trae Broadnax makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-86Trae Broadnax makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-86Jonah Jenkins makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jayden Cincotta assists)
- 2nd Half47-86Aiden Todd makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half47-88Jimmy Oladokun Jr. makes layup (Trae Broadnax assists)
- 2nd Half47-90Jimmy Oladokun Jr. makes layup (Cole Andrews-Heitz assists)
- 2nd Half47-91Jordan Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-92Jordan Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-94George Perkins makes 2-foot dunk (Presley Patterson assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Rice Owls, below favours Southwestern Christian U Eagles.
Venue
- Tudor FieldhouseHouston, TX
- Attendance1199
- OfficialsSean Casady, Shane Land, Erroll Lewis
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